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The PLCC Backpack Project was inspired by the CBCA’s Travelling Suitcases.
The PLCC Backpack Project was inspired by the CBCA’s Travelling Suitcases.
What's in our backpacks?
PLCC Backpacks are filled with books, engagement & promotional materials, information about the author or illustrator and a unique author or illustrator challenge for your students!
Backpacks can travel to any school, anywhere in Australia! They are FREE to book; you pay the cost of forwarding your backpack to the next school.
If you are an author or illustrator and would like to be a part of this project, please email Gina at tlccin2018@gmail.com for more information.
The purpose of the Backpack Project is to engage students in reading for pleasure and encourage exploration of wonderful books in a multiple ways - through reading the books, author/illustrator challenges, puzzles, games, dress up, imaginative play or an exciting author/illustrator challenge!
The purpose of the Backpack Project is to engage students in reading for pleasure and encourage exploration of wonderful books in a multiple ways - through reading the books, author/illustrator challenges, puzzles, games, dress up, imaginative play or an exciting author/illustrator challenge!
Booking a backpack
Booking form
Bookings are time-stamped and backpacks will be allocated as a booking is received.
Bookings are time-stamped and backpacks will be allocated as a booking is received.
Please submit one form for each backpack. You will be contacted if your backpack is unavailable for period you require.
Please submit one form for each backpack. You will be contacted if your backpack is unavailable for period you require.
* There is no guarantee that the backpack you book will be available for the time you request.
* There is no guarantee that the backpack you book will be available for the time you request.
If you are the first TL to borrow a backpack, it will not have as many resources as you may expect.
If you are the first TL to borrow a backpack, it will not have as many resources as you may expect.
This project has limited funding (covering postage costs) so there may not be engagement materials available. Feel free to add something!
This project has limited funding (covering postage costs) so there may not be engagement materials available. Feel free to add something!
These resources will build over time as TLs add their lesson plans, ideas, student work samples and feedback. If you're a stellar lesson planner or love thinking outside the box, being the first borrower may be just the thing for you!
These resources will build over time as TLs add their lesson plans, ideas, student work samples and feedback. If you're a stellar lesson planner or love thinking outside the box, being the first borrower may be just the thing for you!
Backpack feedback
One of the few ways possible to assess the value of this program is via your feedback, and this takes less than 10 minutes of your time!
Your feedback appears in annual reports to publishers and sponsors, as well as to the authors and illustrators. Without this reportable data, publishers and sponsors may be less inclined to support this project.
Use the QR code or follow this LINK
Backpack reimbursement - thank you to MTA!
The easiest and quickest way to claim reimbursement for your second, third or fourth backpack booked in the current year is to pay yourself for postage and a signature on delivery and then email me a copy of the receipt and your bank or PayID details. In most instances, I can transfer the money immediately.
Your school pays for the first, fifth and subsequent backpacks.
The average backpack (up to 5kg) should cost less than $25, a signature on delivery is $2.95 and the recycled tough bags are $2.40.
Australia Post has advised they will also accept backpacks wrapped in heavy duty plastic bags with address labels, available free from Australia Post, attached.
Some backpacks attract a higher postage cost, eg the Davis backpack has two parcels (backpack and original artwork).
Our Authors & Illustrators
Our Authors & Illustrators
If I'm hyperlinked, I'm ready to go! If I'm not, I will be soon :)
If I'm hyperlinked, I'm ready to go! If I'm not, I will be soon :)
New in 2025: Kristin Darell, Aura Parker & Tania McCartney
New in 2025: Kristin Darell, Aura Parker & Tania McCartney
Coming in 2026: Jess Black & Claire Saxby
Coming in 2026: Jess Black & Claire Saxby
Our Wonderful Project Partners!
Our Wonderful Project Partners!
Without the support of these partners, this project would not be possible.
Without the support of these partners, this project would not be possible.
... Our GOLD STAR partner, supporting student literacy and engagement ...
Our Wonderful Project Supporters
Our Wonderful Project Supporters
Thank you to these wonderful supporters for their donations to individual backpacks
Thank you to these wonderful supporters for their donations to individual backpacks
Kathleen Marreiros - Annette Honeylands - Margot Lindgren - Emma Alcock - Katrina Dunshea - Helen Louise - Katherine Cross -
Kathleen Marreiros - Annette Honeylands - Margot Lindgren - Emma Alcock - Katrina Dunshea - Helen Louise - Katherine Cross -
If you would like to contribute to the ongoing growth, upkeep and postage costs (av. $23) for the Backpack Project, please make a payment - large or small! - to:
BSB: 923100 Acc #: 814863270 Acc name: PLCC
Please leave your name so you can be acknowledged for your generosity and support :)
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